Data protection policy

Ensuring data protection and data security for our customers and users is one of our highest priorities. In this data protection policy we will explain what information is collected dur-ing your visit to and usage of this website and how this information is processed and used. We collect, process and use your personal data only if a statutory provision allows us to do so or if you have declared your consent. This also applies to the processing and usage of personal data for advertising and marketing purposes.

“We” refers to DEUTA Controls GmbH, Paffrather Str. 140, 51465 Bergisch Gladbach, which is simultaneously the “responsible body” for the collection, processing and usage of your personal data within the meaning of the European Data Protection Act EU-DSGVO and the service provider within the meaning of the German Telemedia Act [Telemediengesetz // TMG]. You will find complete information about our company (including information to contact us di-rectly) in this website’s Imprint dieser Website.

1. Handling data collected when the website is accessed

1.1 Logfiles

We must collect and save certain information in order to give you access to our web-site. When you visit the pages of our website, our internet server will automatically record the domain name or the IP address of the accessing computer and the date of access, the file request of the client (file name and URL), the HTTP response code, the internet page from which you visit us and the number of log files transferred dur-ing the connection. This data is deleted as soon as you have finished visiting our website. For purposes set forth by law – in particular for the detection of misuse and the identification and elimination of technical malfunctions – we save your IP address for a period of seven days.

1.2 Website analytics with Google Analytics

Our website uses Google Analytics, an analytics service from Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Park-way, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA („Google“). Google Analytics uses cookies, stored on your PC to be able to analyse how you are using our website. Information generated by this cookie are usually transferred to and stored on a Google server in the USA . For our website Google Analytics is used in a way that you IP address will be stored anonymized. (so called „IP-Masking“). In this way, your IP address will be shortened by Google in the EU. Only in exceptions the full IP address will be transferred to the US, and will be shortened there. Google will use the information acting on our instructions, to analyze how you use our website, and to generate reports about this. The IP address will not be will not be used by Google for otrher services.

2. Handling data collected during usage of website functionalities

At this website we can offer you additional functionalities for which personal data or other information must be collected, e.g. when you send us questions or feedback through the contact form or sign up for our newsletter. Mandatory information must be identified as such in these cases.

We shall only collect, process and use such data and information without your fur-ther consent to the extent required for the respective functionality (e.g. in answering your question, processing your feedback or sending the newsletter). The data entered by you and collected or processed in connection therewith shall only be transmitted to a third party if such is required for the execution and processing of your issue and is permitted by law. For example, the service providers we use shall receive the data required for sending the newsletter. The transferred data may be used by our service providers solely for the fulfilment of their task on the basis of appropriate agreements.

The data collected or processed in connection with your issue shall be deleted or locked in compliance with statutory requirements. Your personal data shall be de-leted when the data is no longer required for fulfilling the purpose pursued by saving the data or for compliance with the statutory archiving obligations or if the saving of such data is unlawful for other statutory reasons.

3. Ongoing handling of data

We collect, process and use your personal data on the basis of your consent, except in cases permitted by law. We can offer you the opportunity to issue such consent, e.g., by clicking a checkbox on this or another website or in other ways (e.g. one of our advertisements).

The text of the declaration of consent describes the type, scope and purpose of the collection, processing and usage of personal data – including the possible recipient of the personal data to be transmitted. You can revoke your consent at any time without providing reasons.

All data will be stored onl yas long as necessary for this purpose (to handle your request or to fulfill a contract). Due to the standard duration of a project, we assume a storage period of 2 years. Due to internation law, this period might be increased up to 10 years.

4. Newsletter

When you sign up to receive our newsletter, the data you provide will be used exclusively for this purpose. Subscribers may also be notified by email about circumstances relevant to the service or registration (such as changes to the newsletter offer or technical conditions).

For an effective registration we need a valid e-mail address. In order to verify that an application is actually made by the owner of an e-mail address, we use the “Double opt-in” procedure. For this purpose we record the order of the newsletter, the dispatch of a confirmation mail and the receipt of the requested answer. Further data is not collected. The data will be used exclusively for newsletter delivery and will not be passed on to third parties.

The consent to the storage of your personal data and their use for the newsletter can be revoked at any time. Each newsletter has a corresponding link. In addition, you may unsubscribe at any time via our website or inform us of your request via the contact option indicated at the end of this Privacy Notice.

5. Contact form

If you contact us by e-mail or contact form, the information you provide will be stored for the purpose of processing the request and for possible follow-up questions.

6. Embedded YouTube videos

On some of our websites we embedded Youtube videos. The corresponding plug-ins are operated by YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, USA. When you visit a page with the YouTube plug-in, it will connect to Youtube’s servers. Youtube will be informed which pages you visit. If you are logged into your Youtube account, Youtube can assign your surfing behavior to you personally. This can be prevented by logging out of your Youtube account beforehand.

If a Youtube video is started, the provider uses cookies that collect information about user behavior. Anyone who has disabled the storage of cookies for the Google Ad program will not have to expect such cookies when watching YouTube videos. Youtube also stores non-personal usage information in other cookies. If you want to prevent this, you must block the storage of cookies in the browser.
For more information on data protection at “Youtube”, see the privacy policy of the provider at: https://www.google.de/intl/en/policies/privacy/

Your rights to information, correction, suspension, cancellation and opposition:
You have the right to receive information about your personal data stored by us at any time. You also have the right to correct, block or, apart from the prescribed data storage for business transactions, deletion of your personal data. Please contact our data protection officer. The contact details can be found at the bottom.

For a data lock to be taken into account at all times, these data must be stored in a lock file for control purposes. You can also request the deletion of the data, as long as there is no legal archiving obligation. As far as such an obligation exists, we lock your data on request. You can make changes or revoke your consent by notifying us with effect for the future.

You have the right to receive information about your personal data stored by us at any time. You also have the right to correct, block or, apart from the prescribed data storage for business transactions, deletion of your personal data. Please contact our data protection officer. The contact details can be found at the bottom.

For a data lock to be taken into account at all times, these data must be stored in a lock file for control purposes. You can also request the deletion of the data, as long as there is no legal archiving obligation. As far as such an obligation exists, we lock your data on request. You can make changes or revoke your consent by notifying us with effect for the future.

8. Other

8.1 Data collection at the websites of third parties

You may reach the websites of third parties by clicking on links at this website. Such third party websites are not under our control. Please read the terms and conditions of usage and data protection policy at these websites in order to obtain more detailed in-formation about the collection, processing and usage of (personal) information at these websites.

8.2 Updating, questions and contact

We are also at your disposal in the event that you would like information, have ideas or need to make complaints. You will find ways to contact us in this website’s Imprint.

9. Change of our privacy policy

We reserve the right to change this Privacy Policy from time to time to ensure that it complies with current legal requirements or to implement changes to our services in the Privacy Policy, such as: For example, when introducing new services. Your new visit will be subject to the new privacy policy.

10. Information, correction, deletion and locking

You have the right to request at any time information about the personal data saved on your person and the correction of incorrect data.

11. Questions to the data protection officer

If you have any questions about data protection, please write us an e-mail or contact our data protection officer directly: